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Sarasota Opera’s 2018 production of Carmen.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 2, 2024
Sarasota Opera’s season spans timeless classics and forgotten gems

Opera is not just for the elite. Check out one of this season’s productions and see for yourself.

  • Arts + Culture
John Leggett and Caitlin Rose in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Miss Julie."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 10, 2024
Asolo Rep adds a new role: Intimacy coordinator

Summer Dawn Wallace helps the company create a safe space for actors to get physical.

  • Arts + Culture
Save Our Seabirds
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 6, 2024
Save Our Seabirds receives grant for drainage improvements on campus

The rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit on City Island was forced to evacuate some birds during June 11 storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adriana Gretch, Rich DeStasio, Barbara Bishop-Reid and Greg LeBlanc fist bump after the game.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2024
Lakewood Ranch residents make fast friends at cornhole

The weekly game is held in The Yard at Waterside Place on Thursday mornings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
County delays new circuit court file storage building
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2024
County delays new circuit court file storage building

Sarasota County commissioners task staff to explore the commercial real estate market for a better deal on an existing structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza project will be on its five-theater campus in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre receives $4 million gift for Arts Plaza

The grant puts FST's $57 million downtown arts center project on track for a December 2024 groundbreaking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy formerly worked together in the city'      s Urban Design Studio, but now one is accusing the other of improper practices.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2017
Draft code triggers intellectual-property concerns

A planner who contributed to the city’s form-based code says portions of a draft were cribbed from another document, but is that out-of-bounds for government work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
McKenzie Hanlon received CJ four years ago from Southeastern Guide Dogs, which in May officially changed its name to Dogs Inc.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 23, 2024
Dogs Inc. gives clients more than help. It gives them hope.

Thanks to Dogs Inc., McKenzie Hanlon’s bond with her guide dog, CJ, transformed her life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pepper and Buster came dressed as ice cream cones.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 28, 2024
Dogs and humans get into costume at Dog-A-Ween

Attendees got creative with their Halloween costumes at the annual event, which was held at the Sarasota Farmer's Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larysa Switlyk of "Larysa Unleashed"
  • By James Peter |
  • June 28, 2023
Hunter aims to teach the importance of conservation

Sarasota's Larysa Switlyk has taken a path less traveled to make her mark as an adventure TV host. Now she’s launching a nonprofit to get more people outdoors and educate on hunting and conservation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Monterey at Lakewood Ranch has two models available, including the Centennial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2024
Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jamie Warrington, the director of transportation for the School District of Manatee County, looks forward to seeing the potential the district's four new electric buses has for the district.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 5, 2024
Electric school buses roll out this month in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County will begin using four new electric buses late in March.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By BayView Dental |
  • October 25, 2024
Dental Hygiene Warning Signs & What It Means For Your Overall Health

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Ginger Collins, the principal of Southeast High School, is thrilled to be adding Korissa Erdman, a University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee graduate, to her staff. Erdman will teach math.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2024
USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
A Concession home at 19443 Newlane Place sold for $3,082,500. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,020
square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 25-29 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Newlane Place tops the week's sales at $3,082,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jan Wallace, the new president of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
New Longboat Rotary Club president continues legacy of founder

Former club Secretary Jan Wallace stepped up to be the president and save the club from merging with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tommy Bahama's happy hour
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 27, 2023
A guide to the best happy hours on Longboat Key, St. Armands

Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle restaurants provide deals on tasty food and drinks during everyone's favorite time of day.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"Ed's Shed" of Safety Harbor, Florida, will appear June 7 and 9 at the second annual Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 26, 2024
Squeaky Wheel puts Sarasota on the fringe festival map

The festival's second year features new and returning performers plus hassle-free ticketing.

  • Arts + Culture
Caddy's sign in Bradenton along the Manatee River takes on a different meaning after Hurricane Idalia went through.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch only dealt a glancing blow from Hurricane Idalia

Those on the Manatee River were threatened with flooding, but most of East County escaped unscathed.

  • East County
  • News
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